The Jewelry District show

The Jewelry District

Summary: A podcast by JCK Magazine and JCKonline about industry news, trends, interviews, weird stories, and more!

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 Episode 117: Guest Jean-Claude Biver | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:24:07

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky (https://www.jckonline.com/writer/victoria-gomelsky/) and news director Rob Bates (https://www.jckonline.com/writer/rob-bates/) speak with Jean-Claude Biver, president of JC Biver and a living legend of the watch world. He regales the hosts on his introduction to the industry 50 years ago; his time at Audemars Piguet; how he revived the historic brand Blancpain; his time running Hublot; and how he brought pizazz to Omega with help from Cindy Crawford and James Bond. He also reflects on how all those experiences are shaping what he and his son are doing at his new venture, the luxury watch brand, JC Biver.Presenting sponsor: De Beers (institute.debeers.com)Sponsor: Nivoda (nivoda.com/jdpodcast)

 Episode 116: Russian Diamond Sanctions, Tucson News, and an Instagram Suspension | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:25:24

Rob Bates and Victoria Gomelsky talk about Russian diamond sanctions, news from Tucson, and a blogger’s mysterious Instagram suspension.Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.com

 Episode 115: Guest Vanessa Fernández | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:29:40

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Vanessa Fernández, designer, bench jeweler, and owner of Vanessa Fernández Studio.Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.com

 Episode 114: Platinum Guild Press Trip, Lab-Grown Diamond Detection, Tucson Preview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:22:31

Rob Bates and Victoria Gomelsky talk about a Platinum Guild press trip to Miami, the increasing need for lab-grown diamond detection tools and protocol, and what’s in store at the Tucson gem shows.Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.com

 Episode 113: Guest Stanley Zale | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:24:40

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Stanley Zale, Principal Consultant at Hill & Company and grandson of Zale Corporation founder M.B. Zale.Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.com

 Episode 112: Predictions for 2024 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:24:11

Today, Rob Bates and Victoria Gomelsky talk about 2024 predictions, Russian diamond sanctions, and the year in the watch world.Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.com

 Episode 111: Guest Tom Chatham | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:25:30

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Tom Chatham, chairman of the board of Chatham Created Gems. Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.com

 Episode 110: NYC Jewelry Week Highlights, Traceability, Holiday Predictions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:27:24

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates discuss highlights from an event-packed NYC Jewelry Week. These include a jewelry collective working with artisanal gold miners in Peru, a panel of Indigenous designers channeling cultural traditions into their work, and a Stephanie Gottlieb (https://stephaniegottlieb.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAsburBhCIARIsAExmsu64qoATCN9QDQ9kD7e8-J12GvI7h-C0PgvAZWMkoWFVbJ5FlF2gdwoaAo5FEALw_wcB) partnership with De Beers spotlighting diamond provenance. Rob weighs in on whether the Black Friday boom will prove a bellwether for holiday sales then turns the conversation to WWF Switzerland’s annual report on sustainability in the watch and jewelry industry.Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.com

 Episode 109: Guest Olga Oleksenko | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:25:15

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates speak with Olga Oleksenko, founder of the Strong&Precious Art Foundation, which showcases Ukrainian jewelry art and design. Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.com

 Episode 108: Istanbul Jewelry, WD Diamonds, and Sustainability in the Watch Industry | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:29:43

Today, Rob Bates and Victoria Gomelsky talk about Victoria’s trip to Istanbul, WD Diamonds, and the history of sustainability in the watch industry.Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.com (institute.debeers.com)

 Episode 107: Guest Edahn Golan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:25:00

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates welcome Edahn Golan, diamond industry analyst as well as owner and manager of Edahn Golan Diamond Research and Data and managing partner of Tenoris.Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.com

 Episode 106: Hedda Schupak, Russian Diamond Sanctions, and Grand Seiko | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:32:29

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates pay tribute to former JCK editor Hedda Schupak, who passed away this month. An industry icon as well as a mentor to Victoria and Rob, Hedda steered the magazine successfully through major changes in the early 2000s and played a key role in the early days of its annual Las Vegas trade show. Rob updates listeners on the latest news in Russian diamond sanctions, and Victoria shares highlights from her recent trip to Japan to visit Grand Seiko (https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/)’s studio in the mountain town Shizukuishi.Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.com (institute.debeers.com)

 Episode 105: Guest Monica Stephenson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:29:57

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates interview Monica Stephenson, founder and president of ANZA Gems.Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.com

 Episode 104: Rolex & Bucherer, Audemars Piguet, Rob’s New Book | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:26:20

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates delve into hot topics from the world of luxury watches, starting with Rolex’s recent acquisition of Bucherer and its potential implications for retailers. Next the conversation turns to Audemars Piguet’s latest AP House. Finally, Rob shares some encouraging news about a flurry of brick-and-mortar retail openings this year and dishes on the newest installment in his Diamond District mystery book series.Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.com

 Episode 103: Guest Lorraine West | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:29:34

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates interview acclaimed designer New York designer Lorraine West, whose handcrafted contemporary fine jewelry has earned the admiration of Grammy winners and Hollywood A listers—not to mention Sotheby’s and De Beers. Lorraine recounts the early days of selling her designs on the street in Soho, the bold moves that helped launch her successful career and convinced a music icon to become an early supporter, the unexpected gift she still treasures, and the art of giving back.Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.com

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